Staff Geologist

SLR Consulting•Bothell, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SLR International Corporation is seeking an entry level Staff Geologist to join our Bothell, Washington operations. Preferred candidates will have a strong and relevant academic, employment, and technical background. This role offers the opportunity to work on soil and groundwater assessment and remediation projects while also being exposed to other disciplines within the environmental consulting industry and will provide hands-on experience interacting with clients and contractors. This full-time position is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing international environmental consulting organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science or related field
0-2 years of experience with soil and groundwater assessment and remediation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Possess a valid driver’s license
Ability to travel by airplane and car, including overnight travel for extended periods (possibly for 2 weeks or greater)
Ability to perform physical work in harsh weather conditions
Job duties performed on-site

Nice To Haves

Certified Erosion Sediment Control Lead (CESCL)
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification
Washington UST/AST Site Assessment certification
Professional Geologist (PG) or Geologist-in-Training (GIT) in Oregon and Washington
Soil classification and borehole logging; well design & construction
Understanding of contaminant fate & transport concepts and conceptual site models
Sampling of environmental media, including: soil, groundwater, air, and soil-vapor
Experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting of remediation systems
Experience in technical writing and development of technical documents
Superior communication and writing skills
Professional and dependable work ethic
Ability to effectively prioritize work and contribute to project teams
Excellent time management and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Conduct field work for Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) with soil, groundwater and/or soil-vapor sampling
Contractor/driller oversight for monitoring well installation, soil excavation, building demolition
Coordinate long-term groundwater monitoring programs (i.e., quarterly events)
Assist with obtaining permits and public utility locate requests for environmental construction tasks.
Provide construction oversight on environmental remediation projects, operations, and maintenance of environmental remediation systems
Assist in data interpretation and preparation of site work plans, spreadsheets, figures, conceptual site models, and technical reports
Be engaged with the company’s Health & Safety program
Effectively communicate with Project Managers, subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients during field activities
Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments